Two troubled people struggle to find their way in a turbulent world.In July 1940, Gwen Collingwood drops her husband at the railway station, knowing she may never see him again. Two days later her humdrum world is torn apart when the sleepy English seaside town where she lives is subjected to the first of many heavy bombing attacks.

In Ontario, Canada, Jim Armstrong is debating whether to volunteer. His decision becomes clear when he uncovers the secret his fiancée has been keeping from him. A few weeks later he is on a ship bound for England.

Gwen is forced to confront the truth she has concealed about her past and her own feelings. Jim battles with a bewildering and hostile world far removed from the cosy life of his Canadian farm. War brings horror and loss to each of them – can it also bring change and salvation?

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Two troubled people struggle to find their way in a turbulent world.In July 1940, Gwen Collingwood drops her husband at the railway station, knowing she may never see him again. Two days later her humdrum world is torn apart when the sleepy English seaside town where she lives is subjected to the first of many heavy bombing attacks.

In Ontario, Canada, Jim Armstrong is debating whether to volunteer. His decision becomes clear when he uncovers the secret his fiancée has been keeping from him. A few weeks later he is on a ship bound for England.

Gwen is forced to confront the truth she has concealed about her past and her own feelings. Jim battles with a bewildering and hostile world far removed from the cosy life of his Canadian farm. War brings horror and loss to each of them – can it also bring change and salvation?

Biographie de l'auteur

Award-winning author, Clare Flynn is a former global marketing director. She lives on the south coast of England. Her first novel, A Greater World, set in the Blue Mountains of Australia in the 1920s, was awarded an Indie BRAG Medallion in 2015. Kurinji Flowers, a gripping story of love and loss set in colonial India on a tea plantation in the 1930s and 40s, also gained a BRAG Award in 2015. Letters from a Patchwork Quilt, achieved a 5 Star Medallion from Readers' Favorite. The Green Ribbons is set in rural England in 1900 and has also been honoured with a coveted BRAG Medallion. She is currently at work on the sequel to The Chalky Sea, set in Canada in the aftermath of the war. All Clare's novels feature places she knows well and she does extensive research to build the period and geographic flavour of her books. Clare is fluent in Italian and loves spending time in Italy. In her spare time she likes to quilt, paint and travel as often and as widely as possible. Clare is an active member of the Historical Novel Society, the Romantic Novelists Association, The Society of Authors and the Alliance of Independent Authors.

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When I read the description of this book, I really had high hopes that it would be a great historical novel about WWII. While it was about WWII, involving Canadian soldiers and British women, I was so disappointed that it was more about the loneliness of the war and subsequently the soldiers and British ladies were having affairs, including married individuals. The descriptions were, at times, just a bit too detailed for me when sex scenes were involved because I normally only read Christian fiction. However, I would have quit the book completely had the scenes been more intense. There just weren't many morals in regards to this in The Chalky Sea. I'm unsure whether the book warrants three stars, but I will give it the benefit of the doubt and go with that instead of two. I will say, however, that I will not purchase another Clare Flynn novel unless it's by mistake. Her story just isn't what I like, and I prefer reading novels focusing on Americans, being more familiar with how we talk and our slang, etc.

The Chalky Sea – Another well written, interesting story by Ms. Flynn. Set in England during WW2 with Canadian and British characters that are well developed for their roles, Ms. Flynn weaves an interesting, suspenseful, intriguing story of their lives. The emotions run the gamut from happiness to despair. The dialog is realistic, the characters believable and the plot well thought out.

Some of the characters grow from their experiences and the reader feels a part of the community as the story unfolds. The author does a great job with her descriptions. This book reminded me of Binchy and Pilcher and Buck, and I would set Flynn’s books on the shelves with theirs.

A Fine Pair of Shoes - A wonderful, well written collection of short stories set in England, France, the US and an island in the Indian Ocean, dating from 1793 to the present. The emotions run the gamut from happiness to deep sadness. A Fine Pair of Shoes and The Proposal come from the family history of the author. The author reminds me of Buck and Binchy with her writing style; the interesting stories keep you reading. All can be read in one sitting, but some can be emotional.

A Mother's Love - Heart wrenching. A wonderful, sad, well written short story set in 1793 England. A late in life child and a loving mother and what she does for him. This short story can be found in A Fine Pair of Shoes. I received this short story from the author when I contacted her to review her books.

This story certainly deserves five stars. I loved most of the characters, with two or three exceptions who earned my dislike. All were so well written that I felt I knew them. The historic reality of the bombings and attacks they were subjected to in Eastbourne helps us understand what it must have been like to face the uncertainty of war when you are civilians. World War II was brought home to the innocents. The characters were all vulnerable and joy turned to tragedy in moments. I can't wait to read the sequel.

I fell in love with this story after the first few pages. Two different people from different parts of the world come together after so much time in between. Both have seen loss of life, the war ravaging England and relationships forged with other people. Such a beautifully written story, I never wanted it to end. I would love to see a book written about Gwen and Richard. So many years apart, how their relationship goes on

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It had to be so difficult to live in England during WW11, never knowing when and where the air strikes and bombs would hit. The people were very courageous and the book is an excellent portrayal of that difficult period. I highly recommend the book.